Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case: Sonam & Raj Sent to 2-Day Police Custody

Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha have been sent to two days of police custody in connection to Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder in Meghalaya, sources said on Thursday.

The other three accused, namely Akash, Vishal, and Anand have been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody.
The police had produced all five individuals before the sessions court in Shillong earlier today in connection with a high-profile case that has been under investigation for several days.

On June 17, the Forensic Crime Scene Unit reached Wei Sawdong Falls in Sohra to reconstruct the scene of Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder. The operation was carried out in coordination with the Meghalaya Police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). The crime scene recreation is being conducted in the presence of all five accused—Sonam Raghuvanshi, Raj Kushwaha, Akash, Vishal, and Anand.

According to the police, a sharp weapon believed to have been used in the murder was recovered. East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem stated that efforts are underway to file a chargesheet against the accused within the legally mandated time frame.

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